Japan Hazard Map & Shelter

🗾 For travelers, residents, and anyone in Japan

Find the nearest emergency shelter and check disaster risks
anywhere in Japan — even if you don't read Japanese.
Tap any location on the map to see flood, landslide,
liquefaction, and tsunami risk zones at a glance.

■ Why you need this app
Japan experiences earthquakes, typhoons, floods, and tsunamis
every year. Whether you're traveling, working, or living here,
knowing your nearest shelter BEFORE a disaster strikes can
save your life. No Japanese reading skills required —
everything is shown visually on the map.

■ Key features
・Find nearest emergency shelters from your current location
・Visual hazard maps: flood, landslide, liquefaction, tsunami
・Color-coded risk zones overlay on the map
・Works in any city, any region in Japan
・Tap-to-check: no typing or reading required
・Useful for travelers, expats, and residents

■ Perfect for
・Tourists visiting Japan
・Foreign residents and expats in Japan
・Business travelers
・Families planning to move
・Real estate buyers checking property risks
・Anyone who wants peace of mind in Japan

■ How to use (no language barrier)
1. Open the app — see the map
2. Tap your location or any address
3. See nearby shelters as map pins
4. Toggle hazard layers (flood, tsunami, etc.)
5. Save locations for later reference

■ Be prepared, not scared
The best time to find your shelter is BEFORE a disaster.
Take 30 seconds now to check the shelter near your hotel,
home, or office. Your future self will thank you.

※ Data sourced from Japanese government open data
(Geospatial Information Authority of Japan, etc.)
※ This app is an information tool. In actual emergencies,
follow instructions from local authorities.

Recent changes:
Improved map performance when moving the map on the "Map" screen and enhanced overall stability.